In the News

Press:

Purvis, Kathleen.“5-star Shortcuts.” Charlotte Observer 07 Sept 2011, sec. D: 1D-4D. Print. This article was also published in Raleigh’s News and Observer as “Experts use convenience foods, too.”

Kimmel, Meg. “Main Courses.” 2011: Davidson Journal.  Summer Issue.  Click here for the article.

Purvis, Kathleen. “Kids in the Kitchen.” 2011: Southpark Magazine.  July Issue. Click here for the article.

Back to Basics Summer Camps on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  June 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Kids Cooking Classes at Cooking Uptown on WSOC-TV.  June 2011.  Click here to see the video.

 Television/Video Appearances:

Segment on “Cooking for Beginners” on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  March 2013. Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration: Pan-Seared Chicken with Bell Peppers and Onions on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  March 2013. Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration: Steak au Poivre on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  February  2013. Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration: Lime and Jalapeno Marinated Skirt Steak on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  January 2013. Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration: Asian-Inspired Pressure Cooker Short Ribs on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  December 2012. Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Breakfast Strata on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  November 2012. Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration: Blue-Cheese Stuffed Meatloaves on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  October 2012. Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration: Bourbon-Pecan Tartlets on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  September 2012. Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  New Orleans-style Red Beans and Rice on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  August 2012. Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Macadamia-Encrusted Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  June 2012. Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration: Black Bean Burgers on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show. May 2012.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration: Grilled Cheese Three Ways on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  April 2012.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration: Fried Coconut Shrimp with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.   March 2012.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Sweet Potato Biscuits with Country Ham on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  February 2012.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  The Cheesiest Macaroni & Cheese on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  January 2012.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Orange and Cranberry Pork-Chops WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  November 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Demonstration:  Pumpkin Pancakes on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  October 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Cream of Broccoli Soup on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  September 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Cooking with Nikki for the Online Davidson Journal.  Summer 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Make a Healthy Breakfast with your Kids on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  August 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Shrimp Ceviche on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  June 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Charleston’s Shrimp and Grits on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  May 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Lamb and Feta Sliders on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  April 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Tart on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  March 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Sauteed Pork Medallions with a Bourbon-Apricot Sauce on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  February 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Spicy Asian Chicken Wings on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  January 2011.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration:  Argentine Flank Steak with Chimichurri on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  December 2010.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration: Cranberry Chutney on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show.  November 2010.  Click here to see the video.

Cooking Demonstration: Salmon en Papillote on WCNC’s Charlotte Today Show. October 2010.  Click here to see the video.

Articles:

“A Berry Good Dessert“  2010: DavidsonNews.net 21 May.

“Got Egg?”  2010:  DavidsonNews.net  7 April.

”For award-winning soup, ‘X’ marks the spot.”  2010:  DavidsonNews.net 24 March.

”Spring Shopping.”  2010:  Elizabeth Community Association Newsletter Spring.  p. 12.

”Baking 101.”  2009: Elizabeth Community Association Newsletter  Winter. p. 6.

“A World Away Around the Corner.”  2009:  Uptown Magazine September. p. 50.

“An Apple a Day.”  2009: Elizabeth Community Association Newsletter Fall. p. 13.

”Grilling Season.”  2009: Elizabeth Community Association Newsletter Summer. p. 7.

Featured Recipes:

“Baked Egg with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Leeks.”  2012:  DavidsonNews.net.  22 February.

“Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches with Sriracha Mayo.”  2011: DavidsonNews.net 1 September.

“Strawberry Mojito.”  2011:  Seen Uptown Magazine Spring Issue.

“Cure for Post Holiday Blues: Peppermint Profiteroles.”  2011: DavidsonNews.net 5 January.

“Nikki’s Roasted Tomato and Zucchini Lattice Tart.”  Recipe.  The Post and Courier 22 Jul. 2009:  4D.

“Nikki’s Blueberry Pie with Gingersnap Crust.”  Recipe.  The Post and Courier 24 Jun. 2009:  4D.

“Nikki’s Crab Cakes.”  Recipe.  The Post and Courier 19 Aug. 2009: 4D.